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Traveling veterans memorial coming to Denton in December
A traveling memorial honoring thousands of American service members who died in wars and terrorist attacks will be on display at Golden Triangle Mall in Denton from Dec. 11-13. The American Veterans Traveling Tribute’s Voices of Valor HD Tribute, along with the Texas Veterans Hall of Fame’s Pearl Harbor and...
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Nobody Is Shocked That This Texas City Was Just Named One Of The Happiest In America
Somewhere between the perfectly maintained parks and the smell of something incredible coming from a food hall the size of a small country, Plano, Texas quietly became one of the happiest cities in America. And honestly, once you spend a little time here, the only surprising thing is that it...
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One vote breaks a tie, sending Kris Cox to the Dec. 12 runoff for Denton City Council District 1
The myth that a single person’s vote doesn’t matter was busted on Tuesday when Denton City Council candidate Kris Cox learned he will be moving forward to the District 1 runoff after beating opponent Michael Herron by one vote. Cox received 1,551 votes (20.75% of the vote) to...
USA TODAY
Texas football powerhouse out of playoffs after court ruling
Just a few days ago, Argyle Liberty Christian (TX) announced that it would be seeking legal action against the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) decision to ban the Warriors from postseason play . On Tuesday, a Denton County Courthouse denied the school's request for a temporary restraining order. Charles Baggarly of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that the decision was announced after several hours of deliberation. The ruling keeps Liberty Christian out of the TAPPS Division I postseason. According to Baggarly, 362nd Judicial District Court Judge Bruce McFarling ruled that TAPPS did not do anything illegal or against public policy. The ruling from McFarling came down to proper due process, not whether the athlete was coached by Griffin or if the athlete was ineligible. More: Texas high school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 13 The first round of the postseason was moved back a week to allow for changes to be made to the eight-team bracket. Liberty Christian, led by five-star Oklahoma linebacker commit Cooper Witten, was viewed by many as the favorite to win the state championship in the division. TAPPS' original decision was based on findings that found the program broke the
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
AT&T reveals first look at massive new Plano headquarters as construction begins
A single blue balloon floating above a massive construction site in North Texas is offering a glimpse of what's to come as AT&T prepares to transform 54 acres into its new corporate headquarters. The balloon, visible along Legacy Drive in Plano, marks the future location of a 250-foot cell tower...
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Celina Approves $90 Million Retail Development With City's First Target
C elina is getting its first Target , and it's bringing an entire shopping center along with it. The retailer will anchor Celina Towne Crossing, a $90 million commercial development planned for the northeast corner of Preston Road and Outer Loop. Celina City Council approved an economic development agreement for the project Nov. 10. Spanning approximately 45 acres, the development will add 359,000 square feet of commercial space to one of the city's growing retail corridors. What's Coming To Celina Towne Crossing? The centerpiece will be a 145,000-square-foot Target, joined by three junior anchor stores, two full-service restaurants and four strip retail centers. Plans also include a detention pond that will be enhanced with landscaping and converted into a water feature, along with space for public art and monuments designed to create a gateway into the development. The project adds to Celina's expanding lineup of major retailers, following the arrival of the city's first Walmart Supercenter and Costco . A $90 Million Investment Under the agreement, Celina will waive approximately $7.5 million in building and impact fees in exchange for the developer investing at least $90 million in buildings and infrastructure. To qualify for the incentives, the Target and three
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H-E-B to host free Feast of Sharing holiday dinners in DFW
DALLAS - H-E-B and Central Market will provide free holiday meals to thousands of North Texans this November at the annual Feast of Sharing events in Dallas and Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Feast of Sharing, the 14th annual event for the city, will take place Wednesday, Nov. 11. The...